Albatron ti4200p turbo is AMAZING!!!

[Xtasy]

After buying a albatron ti4200p regular and returning it because it wouldn't overclock a inch (paying the restocking fee too although it seemed a little unstable at default speeds, just didn't wanna be hassled by the store i bought it from, stingy salespeople) and buying a albatron turbo, WOW!!! The card looks sweet and it overclocks like a dream. I was able to push 320/720. The memory started to show small white flashes in mohaa at 730. This card overclocks just as good as a ti4600! Well worth the $178 and the restocking fee.

 

[tuan121]

COOL. I was thinking of getting this card but since reading Anandtech's review of the 9500pro I think I'll hold out til then. Nice to hear though.

 

[Jeff7]

Impressive. Do you know what the nanosecond rating of the RAM is?

 

[AnAndAustin]

3.3ns BGA RAM using the longer 4400/4600 board design as also found in the other BGA enhanced 4200 cards:

HardOCP Asus Deluxe (poorest of these cards, get a TI4400 instead)

X-bit Suma Special Edition

PC-Stats ... and of course the superb Albatron P Turbo

Of course don't under estimate the speed and cost effectiveness of the standard 4200 cards which nearly always exceed TI4400 speeds!

 

[w0lf42]

I was told to look at the albatron ti4200p by chizow from a previous post. It looks pretty impressive for the cost. I was looking at MSI's GeForce Ti4400 [G4Ti4400-VTD(MS-8871)]. I want to, though, make sure that I can support dual monitors with this puppy. It looks like you just need a DVI to VGA adapter.

Does this hamper the performance of the primary display?

Has anyone had a chance to hook up two displays to this card and see how well it works? Not many people are talking about it's dual head capabilities. I'd be interested in reviews that discuss it's dual head capabilities too. The only review I've looked at is here (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1226&page=1), but it fails to compare it to other cards.

If anyone who has purchased (or just knows) this card, does it come with the DVI to VGA adapter? If not, where is a good place to get one?

Sorry to ask so many questions.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[Superman9534]

I got a 64MB XfX Ti 4200 and am at 300/600 right now and am going for more. It uses 3.6ns Hynix RAM and has a really nice fan. It was only $127 at newegg. I get 50+ FPS in UT2003 (1024x768 all settings high).

 

[fluxquantum]

nice. i am going to wait until i have enough money to get me one

 

[AnAndAustin]

w0lf42, any GF4 which sports CRT+CRT or CRT+DVI (often with TVout or VIVO too) is capable of dual display, the latter obviously with a DVI-to-CRT converter for 2 CRT monitors. Running a 2nd CRT via DVI-to-CRT has no known limitations, the DVI can but the CRT can not (thanks for clearing that up Peter). I'm in the UK, I've heard a simple search in pricewatch ('DVI converter') is all that's needed but these converters are easy to come by and IIRC about $10.

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: w0lf42
I was told to look at the albatron ti4200p by chizow from a previous post.
Does this hamper the performance of the primary display?

If anyone who has purchased (or just knows) this card, does it come with the DVI to VGA adapter?

Sorry to ask so many questions.

Thanks in Advance.

[/i]

Hehe well I have to give credit where credit is due as well, and I picked this card based on AnAndAustin's links and other people's experiences. Wolf, just 1 thing though, make sure you get the "turbo" which should be clearly identified in the item description. I would double-check if you are unsure from the item's listing description.

Also, the card does come with a DVI to VGA adapter, as well as an S-video to RCA, an RCA to RCA, and finally S-video to S-video. It comes with 2 games (Serious Sam, and Motocross Madness) and some pretty weak "driver software", but has winDVD which is nice if you don't have a DVD proggy.

As Austin said, going from DVI to CRT, ie. digital to analog doesn't hinder the graphical display, as that's what happens when video data is sent to your CRT anyways. Different people will tell you different things however, if you go from CRT to DVI (flat-panels). Some people swear there is a noticeable difference, others say there isn't. I tend to believe there is some difference between CRT to DVI. That's why a lot of people are disappointed that some of the higher-cards don't have dual-DVI outputs, and provide 2 DVI to analog converters.

I hope that made sense. I don't think the review spent much time about the cards dual-head capabilities b/c I think it is probably very similar to every other gf4's dual-head capabilities. From what I've read, its very good overall, closing the gap between the gf3 and what ATI has been producing for some time. nView is supposed to be very capable, but honestly I haven't tried it myself. I have an extra 19'' monitor sitting around, I just haven't gotten around to setting it up. If you wanted to set up dual-head though, I don't think it would be very difficult from what I've read. nView walks you through 8 or 9 configuration steps and the set-up is supposed to be painless.

Hope that helps,

Chiz

 

[pcmax]

Good choice! Now if they would only drop the price on this so I can get another one!

 

[w0lf42]

Hey,

Thanks again for all the help. As usual, you guys offered great advice and looks like I'm getting a better video card than I would have without your help.

Thanks.